Whistling Bitch, The

Reel · 4/4 · D major

The Whistling Bitch is a traditional Irish reel in four-four time and D major, though its exact historical origins and composer remain unknown. Played with the energetic, driving character typical of traditional fiddle music, it features a lively melodic contour well suited for dancing. Because early printed and manuscript sources for the tune are sparse, performers approach it with a standard, ornamented session style rather than adhering to a single definitive historical interpretation.

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